• DEADLINE:

  • Applications and Video auditions for acceptance into Maryland Trumpet Institute must be completed by July 7 at 11:59pm EDT.

• SESSION:

  • Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16, 2021:

    • Classes and rehearsals from 8:30am-4:00pm.

      • All session will take place IN-PERSON on campus

IN-PERSON
Mornings

Maryland Trumpet Institute students will spend their mornings IN-PERSON receiving training on technique, history, and the science of how the trumpet works.

Classes may include:

• Technique — breathing, tonguing, flexibility, range, etc

• History — history of the trumpet and natural/baroque trumpet playing

• Improvisation — jazz improvisation

• Music Theory — introductory through advanced levels

• Guest Lectures — from nationally renowned experts in the field

Class sizes will remain small (8-16 students per class) to ensure personalized attention between teacher and students.

IN-PERSON
Afternoons

Afternoons will be devoted to in-person ensemble rehearsals on-campus, resulting in a final recital featuring program participants.

All listed times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Dates and times are subject to change as below is only a sample schedule.

WEEKDAYS (Monday-Friday)

• MORNING (in-person):

  • 8:30am: Morning Meeting

  • 8:45am: Class 1

    • Technique, Theory, History, Improv

  • 9:45am: Class 2

    • Technique, Theory, History, Improv

  • 10:45am: Class 3

    • Technique, Theory, History, Improv

  • 11:45am: Class 4

    • Technique, Theory, History, Improv

  • 12:45pm: Lunch Break (brown bag)
    

• AFTERNOON (in-person):

  • 1:30-3:45pm: Ensemble Rehearsals

  • 4:00pm: Dismissal & PIck-up

YAA will continue this summer with strict health & safety protocols to provide the safest possible environment for students and staff during our in-person programming.

CLICK HERE to learn more about YAA’s Health & Safety Protocols.

The 140-acre wooded campus at Sandy Spring Friends School, in Northern Montgomery County, Maryland, featuring a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, fully-equipped 300-seat proscenium theater, dance studio, and multiple rehearsal rooms.

Our morning sessions will take place online from home over Zoom.

Our afternoon, evening, and weekend in-person sessions will take place on campus both outdoors, as well as occasionally indoors as safety and health guidelines allow.

Amidst the busy rehearsal and filming schedule, some time will be set aside for some fun, challenging, and community building outdoor recreational activities.

Activities may include:

• Zip-lining at The Adventure Park at SSFS

• Outdoor Movie nights

• Campfires

• ...and more

Past Guest Clinicians Include

• 2020: Phil Snedecor, Hartt School of Music

• 2019: Rene Shapiro, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

• 2018: Nate Hepler, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

• 2017: Kevin Gebo, US Army Band, Yamaha Artist

Click here to read more about our Summer Intensives Faculty & Staff.

Maryland Trumpet Institute @ YAA is open to 6th-12th students of all levels. A video audition is required at time of application for class and ensemble placement purposes only.

Applications and Video auditions for class placement in Maryland Trumpet Institute must be completed by July 9, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT.

There is a $30 application fee. Please note that the fee is only required on your first YAA application. If you participated in another YAA program this year, please enter the following coupon code in the payment section of the application: 02YAAs01 Applicants can apply for a waiver to this application fee by submitting financial documentation to Acceptd. Please visit the Acceptd Support Desk for more information.

For video audition requirements for the program, please the button below:

You will be notified about your acceptance and/or placement in a program no later than two weeks after submitting your completed application. Those who are accepted into an SPAI program will have to accept their position by paying their tuition deposit no later than 7 days after acceptance.

All registered students and one parent/guardian must review our Virtual Family Orientation video. More information will be sent.

Maryland Trumpet Institute

• Regular Tuition:

  • $450 Regular Tuition for the 5-day session

Payment:

• A deposit of $250 is due upon registration

• 2nd payment of half of the remaining balance is due by May 1, 2021 (non-refundable).

• Final balance due on June 1, 2020 (non-refundable).

Tuition Includes:

• All virtual morning classes, PLUS all in-person afternoon rehearsals and social activities

• Extended recreational activities, which may include:

  • Zip-lining at Adventure Park

  • ...and more

• A 5-day HYBRID summer intensive experience that you won't soon forget!

Cancellation Policy: Should you need to withdraw from the program for any reason, please inform us in writing. If you have any funds due to you based on the above policy, we will return them immediately to the credit card on file in your account.

• PLEASE NOTE FOR IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS: Should we need to cease in-person programming for health and safety reasons, YAA will replace the cancelled in-person sessions with similar virtual ones and there will be no tuition refunds or adjustments for this change.

• Those who wish to be considered for a scholarship or financial aid need to submit an application to us no later than July 7, 2021.

• Please contact Lisa Larragoite at lisa@yaa.org for more information.

• Tuition Assistance is limited.